MartinLogan Edge User manual

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Vanquish™ axis™ EdgE™

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• Refer servicing to a qualified

technician.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this module to moisture.

• Turn amplifier off should any abnormal

conditions occur.

• Do not drive speaker beyond its rated power.

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Break-In                             4

Speaker Placement                     4

Achieving Superior Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Balancing Hard vs. Soft Surfaces Improves

High- and Mid-Frequency Performance . . . . . 4

Choosing a Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . 4

Balancing Bass Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wall Rigidity Results in Better Sound . . . . . . . 5

Suggested Placement of In-Ceiling Loudspeakers . 5

Painting the Speaker Grill                  6

Edge/Axis Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vanquish Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Frequently Asked Questions                9

Troubleshooting                        10

Contacting Customer Service             10

General Information                     11

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Serial Number:_____________________________

Record your serial number here for easy reference.

You will need this information when filling out your

warranty registration. The serial number is located

near the binding posts and on the product carton.

In accordance with the European Union

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment) directive effective August 13,

2005, we would like to notify you that this prod-

uct may contain regulated materials which upon

disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require

special reuse and recycling processing. For this rea-

son Martin Logan has arranged with our distributors

in European Union member nations to collect and

recycle this product at no cost to you.

To find your local distributor please contact the

dealer from whom you purchased this product,

email info@martinlogan.com or visit the distributor

locator at www.martinlogan.com.

Please note, only this product itself falls under

the WEEE directive. When disposing of pack-

aging and other related shipping materials we

encourage you to recycle these items through the

normal channels.

The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead

symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilat-

eral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-

ture accompanying the appliance.

The fire within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the potential

of creating a fire hazard if they do not follow

the instructions.

The dollar sign within an equilateral tri-

angle is intended to alert the user that

they run the risk of causing damage that could

be potentially expensive to repair if they don’t

follow the instructions.

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Content CheCk List

You will find the following items enclosed for your new MartinLogan loudspeaker. Should you require

assistance please call our service department at (785) 749-0133.

______ Install Template ______ Grill Cover ______ Paint Shield

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ConneCtion

Turn your amplifier

off before making or breaking any

signal connections!

These speakers are designed with easy-to-use push-

style binding posts that accept bare wire (fig. 1).

Assign the same color to the (+) and (–) terminals

on both the speaker and the amplifier. Make certain

that all connections are tight.

• Use an amp that approximately matches the

speaker’s specified power handling.

• To avoid damage, turn down the volume if

the speaker is distorting, sounds harsh, or the

bass begins to break up.

• Tone controls and equalizers may increase

the likelihood of distortion, especially at high

volumes. Use these setting sparingly.

ProteCt Your investment

When you first begin to play your speakers, they

will sound a bit bass shy. This is due to the high

quality, long-life components used in the drivers.

Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90

dB (moderate listening levels) before any critical

listening.

Break-in

Achieving Superior Imaging

These MartinLogan in-wall and in-ceiling speak-

ers offer superb imaging and flexible placement in

nearly any location. However, for best performance

and imaging place speakers equidistant from one

another and avoid physical obstructions between

the speaker and primary listening position.

Balancing Hard vs Soft Surfaces Improves High-

and Mid-Frequency Performance

Rooms that are “over damped” with carpeting,

drapes, and other sound absorbers can cause

your system to sound dull and lifeless. On the other

hand, rooms can have so many hard surfaces that

the system sounds like a gymnasium. Experiment

by adding or removing soft surfaces until you find

a mix that sounds good to you.

Choosing a Mounting Location

Install the Edge and Axis speakers between wall studs.

sPeaker PLaCement

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Install the Vanquish between ceiling joists. Be careful

to avoid electrical wires behind the wall and ceiling

surfaces.

Balancing Bass Output

Corner placement of these speakers will reinforce

their bass output. If you require balanced output

across the entire audio spectrum avoid mounting

these speakers in a corner.

Wall Rigidity Results in Better Sound

Increasing the rigidity of your walls may improve

sonic performance. To do this consider adding

cross bracing inside of the wall approximately 12”

(30cm) above and below the speaker.

Suggested Placement of In-Ceiling Loudspeakers

Although figures 2–5 depict in-ceiling installations

the same guidelines shown in figures 2 to 5 can

be used when positioning in-wall front speakers

and center channels.

When choosing placement follow these simple tips:

• Place a minimum of 12” (30cm) from any

wall corner.

• Place front and center channels equidistant

between 10–14 feet (3–4.3m) from the lis-

tening position.

• Vanquish: Install in-ceiling only. Orient the

tweeter towards the listening position.

Figure 3. Adding a center channel.Figure 2. 2-channel installation.

Figure 5. Distributed audio.Figure 4. Adding surround channels to create

a 5- or 7-channel installation.

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IMPORTANT! Before painting remove grill from

speakers and remove the cloth scrim attached

inside the grill.

1. Remove the grill from the speaker. A protec-

tive cloth scrim is attached to the back of

the grill with low-tack adhesive. Remove this

scrim by gently pulling it away from the grill.

2. Paint the grill, being careful not to plug the

holes. Allow the paint to completely dry before

proceeding. For best results

use a spray rather than a brush or roller.

3. Gently press the scrim back into place before

reinstalling the speaker grill.

Painting the sPeaker griLL

NOTE: These instructions assume the mounting sur-

face is of standard wood frame and standard sheet

rock construction. If you wish to mount the speakers

to another type of material you should contact a

bonded contractor.

NOTE: See your local dealer for new construction

pre-install brackets (sold separately).

WARNING! Before installing check

local building codes to verify com-

pliance with local regulations.

WARNING! Before installing check

for obstructions behind drywall. To

do this make a small hole, cutting

at a 45° angle (this will make the

hole easier to patch if obstructions

are found. Only cut out the mounting

hole after you have verified there are

no obstructions behind the dry wall.

WARNING! Use only speaker cable

that is rated for in-wall use. The UL

standard is CL2, CL3, and CM. The

CSA standard is FT4. WARNING!

Turn your amplifier off before making

or breaking any signal connections.

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Recommended tools:

• Stud finder

• Sharp pencil or pen

• Pushpin

• Dry wall knife/saw

• Wire strippers

• Phillips screwdriver or electric drill and bit

• Tape measure

• Low-tack tape

1. Using a stud finder, position the template so it is

centered between wall studs or ceiling joists.

2. Hold or pin the template in place and mark

cutout with a pencil.

3. Remove the template and cut out the opening

with a drywall knife/saw.

4. Place fiberglass insulation above and below

the cut-out hole. Place a half thick piece of

fiberglass insulation behind the speaker.

5 Connect speaker cable. Be consistent when

connecting speaker leads to the terminals on

the speaker. Take great care to assign the

instaLLation

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same color to the (+) terminal on both the

speaker and the amplifier.

WARNING! Turn your amplifier

off before making or breaking any

signal connections!

6 Place speaker in hole. Orient the specially

marked woofer so it is the closest to the listen-

er’s ear level at the primary listening position.

7 Use a 2-inch long #2 Phillips driver and

an electric drill to lock all mounting locks in

place. Use a low clutch setting on the drill.

8 Remove the protective cover from the tweeter

9 The Folded Motion XT tweeter should always

be used in a vertical orientation. To do this,

use your fingers to gently pull the tweeter

assembly away from the speaker, rotate 90

degrees, and press it back into place (fig 7).

10 Gently press the glossy trim baffle into place.

Remove the protective film from the trim.

11 Place the magnetic grill cover over the speaker.

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Recommended tools:

• Stud finder

• Sharp pencil or pen

• Pushpin

• Dry wall knife/saw

• Wire strippers

• Phillips screwdriver or electric drill and bit

• Tape measure

• Low-tack tape

1. Using a stud finder, position the template so it is

centered between wall studs or ceiling joists.

2. Hold or pin the template in place and mark

cutout with a pencil.

3. Remove the template and cut out the opening

with a drywall knife/saw.

4. Place fiberglass insulation 12” (30cm) or thicker

between the joists directly above the speaker.

5 Connect speaker cable. Be consistent when

connecting speaker leads to the terminals on

the speaker. Take great care to assign the

same color to the (+) terminal on both the

speaker and the amplifier.

WARNING! Turn your amplifier

off before making or breaking any

signal connections!

6 Place speaker in hole.

7 Orient the tweeter so it is pointing towards the

primary listening position. Use a 2-inch long

#2 Phillips driver and an electric drill. While

holding the speaker in position by the installa-

tion handle, for each set of screws tighten both

screws alternating between either screw until

the mounting lock has moved firmly into place.

8 Loosen wing nuts and remove the installation

handle.

9 Adjust the position switches. For a center chan-

nel application, set the ‘Center Channel /

Front or Surround’ switch to ‘Center Channel’.

For a front- or surround-channel application,

set the ‘Center Channel / Front or Surround’

switch to ‘Front or Surround’ and choose the

appropriate position setting on the 2nd switch.

 When the ‘Center Channel

/ Front or Surround’ switch is set to ‘Center

Channel’ the 2nd switch setting is irrelevant.

10 Remove the protective sticker that is covering

the Folded Motion tweeter.

11 Place the magnetic grill cover over the speaker.

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How do I clean my speakers? Just use a dust free

cloth or a soft brush to remove the dust from your

speakers. Do not spray any kind of cleaning agent

on or in close proximity to the drivers.

What size amplifier should I use? We rec-

ommend an amplifier rated within the suitable

amplifier range of your speaker.

Could you suggest a list of suitable electronics

and cables that would be ideal for MartinLogan

speakers? The area of electronics and cable

choice is probably the most common type of

question that we receive. It is also the most

subjective. We have repeatedly found that brands

that work well in one setup will drive someone else

nuts in another. We use many brands with great

success. Again, we have no favorites; we use

electronics and cables quite interchangeably. We

would suggest listening to a number of brands—

and above all else—trust your ears. Dealers are

always the best source for information when

purchasing additional audio equipment or cables

and will be well versed in the subject of special

safety requirements for in-wall cable.

Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or

performance of my speakers? We recommend

that you not place any loudspeaker in direct

sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can

cause deterioration of grill cloth, speaker cones, etc.

Small exposures to UV will not cause a problem. In

general, the filtering of UV rays through glass will

greatly reduce the negative effects.

FrequentLY asked questions

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• Check that all your system components are

turned on, not muted, and that your balance

control (if applicable) is set correctly.

• Check to make sure your power outlet at the

wall is working.

• Check your power cords, speaker wires, and

interconnecting cables.

• Check to make sure no headphones are

plugged in.

• Swap speaker wires at your amplifier with

those of a speaker that is functioning correct-

ly. If the lack of output moves to a different

speaker the problem could be with other

equipment in your system (i.e. amp, pre-amp,

processor, etc.)

• Try hooking up a different set of speakers.

The lack of output could point to a problem

with other equipment in your system (i.e.

amp, pre-amp, processor, etc.)

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• Check your speaker wires. Is the polarity cor-

rect — (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

trouBLeshooting

MartinLogan customer service is available

Monday–Friday between the hours of 8am–5pm

(central time) by calling (785) 749-0133 or by

emailing [email protected].

ContaCting Customer serviCe

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Your speakers are provided with an automatic

Limited 90 Day Warranty coverage. You have

the option, at no additional charge, to receive a

Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage. To obtain the

Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage you need to

complete and return the Certificate of Registration

to MartinLogan within 30 days of purchase. For

your convenience MartinLogan also offers online

warranty registration at www.martinlogan.com.

MartinLogan may not honor warranty service

claims unless we have a completed Warranty

Registration card on file! If you did not receive a

Certificate of Registration with your new speakers

you cannot be assured of having received new

units. If this is the case, please contact your autho-

rized MartinLogan dealer.

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Serial number is located on back of the speaker,.

The serial number may also be found on the prod-

uct carton.

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Should you use your MartinLogan product in a

country other than the one in which it was originally

purchased, we ask that you note the following:

1 The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any

given country is responsible for warranty servicing

only on units distributed by or through it in that coun-

try in accordance with its applicable warranty.

2 Should a MartinLogan product require ser-

vicing in a country other than the one in which

it was originally purchased, the end user may

seek to have repairs performed by the nearest

MartinLogan distributor, subject to that distribu-

tor’s local servicing policies, but all cost of repairs

(parts, labor, transportation) must be borne by the

owner of the MartinLogan product.

3 If, after owning your speaker for six months, you

relocate to a country other than the one in which

you purchased your speaker, your warranty may be

transferable. Contact MartinLogan for details.

generaL inFormation

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

sPeCiFiCations*

Speaker Model                         

System Frequency Response               

Aiming                              

Sensitivity                            

Impedance                            

Crossover Frequency                    

High-Frequency Driver                    

Mid-Frequency Driver                    

Low-Frequency Driver                    

Binding Post Inputs                      

Components                           

Suitable Amplifier Range                  

Maximum Power Handling                

Weight                              

Overall Size (diameter x depth | height x width x depth)

Required opening (including tolerance)        

Projection from wall surface                

Depth required behind wall surface          

Vanquish

37–25,000 Hz ± 3 dB

80° x 30°

93 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter

4 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amps.

400, 850, 2000 Hz

1.25” x 2.4” (3.2cm x 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT

Transducer with 4.5” x 2.75” (11.4cm x 7cm)

diaphragm.

Two 3.5” (8.9cm) aluminum cone with stamped

steel basket. Concave dust cap.

8” (20.32cm) aluminum cone with cast aluminum

basket. Concave dust cap.

Push style

Custom air core coil inductors. polypropylene film

capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capac-

itors. Overall system thermal/current protection.

20–300 watts

150 watts

16 lbs. (7.3 kg)

14.4” x 6.3” (36.5cm x 16cm)

13.1” (33.3cm)

0.2” (0.6cm)

6.1” (15.5cm)

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Axis

45–25,000 Hz ± 3 dB

80° x 30°

94 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter

4 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amps.

700, 2000 Hz

1.25” x 2.4” (3.2cm x 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT

Transducer with 4.5” x 2.75” (11.4cm x 7cm)

diaphragm.

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Two 5.25” (13.4cm) aluminum cone with cast

aluminum basket. Concave dust cap.

Push style

Custom air core coil inductors. polypropylene film

capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capac-

itors. Overall system thermal/current protection.

20–250 watts

125 watts

13 lbs. (5.9 kg)

15.2” x 7.8” x 3.9” (38.6cm x 19.9cm x 9.9cm)

14.4” x 7.1” (36.7cm x 18cm)

0.2” (0.6cm)

3.7” (9.4cm)

Edge

42–25,000 Hz ± 3 dB

80° x 30°

95 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter

4 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amps.

400, 1800, 3000 Hz

1.25” x 2.4” (3.2cm x 6.1cm) Folded Motion XT

Transducer with 4.5” x 2.75” (11.4cm x 7cm)

diaphragm.

Two 3.5” (8.9cm) aluminum cone with stamped

steel basket. Concave dust cap.

Two 6.5” (16.5cm) aluminum cone with cast

aluminum basket. Concave dust cap.

Push style

Custom air core coil inductors. polypropylene film

capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capac-

itors. Overall system thermal/current protection.

20–300 watts

150 watts

19 lbs. (8.62 kg)

27.8” x 8.3” x 3.9” (70.5cm x 21cm x 9.9cm)

27” x 7.6” (68.6cm x 19.2cm)

0.2” (0.6cm)

3.7” (9.4cm)

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